‘Hazel’ packaging inserts that slow down the ripening process of many fruits and vegetables.

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by IE Article Contributor

Hazel creates packaging inserts, or sachets, that release ethylene inhibitors and other natural chemicals to slow down the ripening process of many fruits and vegetables. In almost all plants, senescence is accelerated by ethylene gas, a hormone that plants produce as they age or are damaged. For decades, 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) gas has been used to inhibit ethylene action in plants and produce industrially. Despite the near-universality of ethylene in plant senescence, 1-MCP is us...

‘StoreDot’ – 5-Minute Charge’ Li-ion Battery

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021 by IE Article Contributor

StoreDot is a pioneer of extreme fast charging (XFC) batteries that overcome the critical barrier to mainstream EV adoption – range and charging anxiety. The company has revolutionized the conventional Li-ion battery by designing and synthesizing proprietary organic and inorganic compounds, making it possible to fully charge an EV in just five minutes – the same time it takes to refuel a conventional combustion engine vehicle. StoreDot’s battery technology is optimized for best driver exper...

Neodymium magnets based generators

Posted on February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 by IE Article Contributor

Neodymium magnet is the most widely used type of rare-earth magnet. It is a permanent magnet made from an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron. To put their strength into perspective, they can produce magnetic fields with up to 1.4 teslas. Neodymium, of course, is a rare-earth element featuring the atomic number 60. https://youtu.be/bnWCwZ1SVog Neodymium magnets are more suitable for producing alternative and renewable energy. Neodymium based generators don’t require an external sourc...

TerraPower – advanced nuclear reactors that will provide carbon-free energy

Posted on February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 by IE Article Contributor

TerraPower is a nuclear reactor design company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, United States. TerraPower’s innovators are inspired to create technologies to provide safe, affordable and abundant carbon-free energy. They devise ways to use heat and steam to drive economic growth while decarbonizing industry. And they develop processes to extract radioisotopes for medical use in lifesaving cancer treatments. Their team combines unparalleled technical and engineering expertise, ex...

‘Seabin’ – rubbish bins for ocean that collects trash.

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 by IE Article Contributor

An innovative ocean-cleaning technology known as the Seabin, it collects trash floating in ports and marinas — and simultaneously collects data on the state of global waterways, guiding efforts to clean the oceans. The Seabin V5 moves up and down with the range of the tide collecting all marine debris. Water is sucked in from the surface with a submersible water pump capable of displacing 25.000 LPH (litres per hour), and passes through a catch bag inside the Seabin V5. The unit is plugg...

‘StixFresh’ – Sticker that can increase the shelf life of fruits by 14 days.

Posted on January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 by IE Article Contributor

StixFresh has come up with a way to extend the freshness of fruit naturally with a sticker. The company claims the stickers can extend the shelf life of fruits for up to two weeks longer. An all-natural compound contained on the sticker creates a protective layer around the fruit. STIXFRESH IS SIMPLE Easily peel and place StixFresh stickers on apples, pears, avocados, dragon fruits, kiwis, mangos, oranges and other citrus fruits to help keep them firm, sweet and juicy. StixFres...

Millisecond technology -pasteurization technique can double the shelf life of milk

Posted on December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 by IE Article Contributor

MST is a new patented pasteurization technique. Employing a unique combination of low heat and low pressure it achieves a highly efficient reduction of microorganisms in liquid products and is applicable both to liquid foods and pharmaceutical products and substances. MST preserves nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and protein, while maintaining the natural flavor of the product being processed. HOW MST WORKS The MST process suppresses or eliminates microorganisms’ vital functions...

‘Eat Just’ – Develops Plant-based alternatives and Lab Grown Meat

Posted on December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 by IE Article Contributor

'Eat Just' is a food technology company, and it believe everyone deserves to eat well. 'JUST EGG' - Tastes like eggs. Plant Based with similar flavor, texture and color to chicken eggs. JUST Egg is made from mung beans, which contain a protein that tastes and scrambles like eggs. The mung bean is a protein-rich legume that has been cultivated around the world for thousands of years and is a staple in many global cuisines. Cholesterol-free, antibiotic-free, and always non-GMO. T...

Flume – Smart Home Water Monitoring System

Posted on December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 by IE Article Contributor

FLUME Smart Water Monitor is a turn-key, easy-to-install entire property solution to monitor your water and catch leaks. FLUME consists of a water sensor, which simply straps to your existing water meter without the need for plumbing, a Wi-Fi bridge and easy-to-use app. With FLUME, you'll have real-time access to your water use including leak detection both inside and outside of your home. Smart Home Water Monitoring and Leak Detection Flume is Changing the Way We Consume Water Man...

‘Engineered Resistance’ – GMO crops that can sustain climate changes

Posted on November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 by IE Article Contributor

Can a genetically engineered crop better withstand environmental stresses as climate change become more new normal. The precarious food security situation is compounded by skepticism of the adoption of biotechnology, such as genetically engineered crops. An assistant professor of biochemistry and genetics at Emory University, Deal says most plants have a kind of memory for stress. When experiencing water shortage, for example, plants close the holes in their leaves, called stomata, to re...

OCEANIX CITY – sustainable floating community for 10,000 residents

Posted on November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 by IE Article Contributor

Oceanix designs and builds floating cities for people to live sustainably on the ocean. A modular concept for new floating cities that is a self-sustaining & affordable. New industry with blue technologies that meet humanity's shelter, energy, water and food needs without killing marine ecosystems. Oceanix City, features mid-rise housing around a shared, green public space where agriculture and recreation co-exist. The design is anchored in the Sustainable Development Goals...

Locusrobotics – Warehouse robots

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 by IE Article Contributor

Locus Robotics’ innovative autonomous mobile robots make it easy to optimize your warehouse operation, respond to e-commerce volume growth and seasonal peaks while giving you control over your labor costs. LocusBots operate safely alongside people, making them more efficient and effective compared to traditional order fulfillment systems. Workers are able to fulfill more orders with less labor without the need to reconfigure or disrupt your warehouse. Complete, end-to-end syste...

AIRBUS ZEROe – zero-emission Hydrogen propulsion commercial aircraft by 2035.

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020 by IE Article Contributor

Hydrogen propulsion to power future aircraft Airbus has a ambition to develop the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft by 2035. Hydrogen propulsion will help deliver on this ambition. Blended-Wing Body (BWB)The exceptionally wide interior opens up multiple options for hydrogen storage and distribution. Here, the liquid hydrogen storage tanks are stored underneath the wings. Two hybrid hydrogen turbofan engines provide thrust. All three ZEROe concepts are hydrogen-hybrid air...

Microsoft underwater datacenter

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020 by IE Article Contributor

The underwater datacenter concept splashed onto the scene at Microsoft in 2014 during ThinkWeek, an event that gathers employees to share out-of-the-box ideas. The concept was considered a potential way to provide lightning-quick cloud services to coastal populations and save energy. More than half the world’s population lives within 120 miles of the coast. By putting datacenters underwater near coastal cities, data would have a short distance to travel, leading to fast and smooth web surfin...

Saudi Arabia’s new futuristic mega-city 33 times the size of New York City

Posted on September 27, 2020September 27, 2020 by IE Article Contributor

Saudi Arabia's new futuristic mega-city 33 times the size of New York City, a $500 billion city-state. Neom is a planned cross-border city in the Tabuk Province of northwestern Saudi Arabia. It is planned to incorporate smart city technologies and also function as a tourist destination. Neom is a planned as a futuristic city with state of the art modern technology buildings, flying taxis, robot ... Saudi Arabia wants the country to become a technological and innovation hub. NEOM wi...

Xampla – Natural alternative to single use plastic

Posted on September 20, 2020September 27, 2020 by IE Article Contributor

Xampla has created the world’s first plant protein material for commercial use. Next generation material performs like synthetic polymers, but decomposes naturally and fully, without harming the environment. Most natural alternatives to plastic require chemical additions and are based on plant polysaccharides. Xampla engineers the next generation of bio-based material, made entirely from plant protein, enabling companies to produce end-products that meet changing consumer and regula...

Chinese Automaker BYD Delivers First Electric Truck to US Freight

Posted on July 19, 2017 by adminedit

BYD Motors Inc. is supplying 11 zero-emission battery electric trucks to SF Goodwill for use in the San Francisco region collecting and transporting donations. The 10 delivery trucks and one refuse truck will be assembled at BYD Motors’ facility in Lancaster. SF Goodwill, which serves San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties, will use the delivery trucks for collections and to transport donations among its stores and drop off locations and the refuse truck as a debris hauler for transpo...

China will host the World Economic Forum’s annual June meeting, often called Summer Davos on June 27 – 29 2017

Posted on June 23, 2017June 23, 2017 by adminedit

China will host the World Economic Forum's annual June meeting, often called Summer Davos on June 27 - 29 2017. The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the international organization for public-private cooperation. Hundreds of business and research leaders are gathering in the Chinese city of Tianjin for the annual World Economic Forum. Innovation is in the spotlight for the current 'Summer Davos'. The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss nonprofit foun...

G-Startup Worldwide is a global startup competition held around the world to find the most innovative, early stage startups, invest $1,000,000 in them, support them with a global network and enable them to change the world.

Posted on June 23, 2017 by adminedit

G-Startup Worldwide is a global startup competition held around the world to find the most innovative, early stage startups, invest $1,000,000 in them, support them with a global network and enable them to change the world. https://youtu.be/G2M39pySzyo G-Startup is hosted at each GMIC in 2017 including Beijing, Bangalore, Tel Aviv, Jakarta, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Hong Kong & Silicon Valley. The local winners of G-Startup Worldwide at select competitions receive investment. The winner al...

Eco-labels and Green Stickers are labeling systems for food and consumer products. Ecolabels are voluntary, but green stickers are mandated by law.

Posted on June 4, 2017 by adminedit

Ecolabelling is a voluntary method of environmental performance certification and labelling that is practised around the world. An ecolabel identifies products or services proven environmentally preferable overall, within a specific product or service category. Eco-labels and Green Stickers are labeling systems for food and consumer products. Ecolabels are voluntary, but green stickers are mandated by law; for example, in North America major appliances and automobiles use Energy Star. They ar...

Delft University of Technology is working to reinvent the Toilet by processes water on-site and upgrade urine and feces to energy at an omni-gasification plant.

Posted on May 9, 2017 by adminedit

Delft University of Technology is working to Reinvent the Toilet Upgrading human waste Since 2011 TU Delft has been a participant in the Reinvent the Toilet Challenge funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. We propose a community-based sanitation system that processes water on-site and upgrades urine and feces to energy at an omni-gasification plant. Human waste is dried, converted to syngas and fed into a fuel cell. The gasification process instantly destroys pathogens and ...

Citizen science is the involvement of the public in scientific research – whether community-driven research or global investigations. The Citizen Science Association unites expertise from educators, scientists, data managers, and others to power citizen science.

Posted on May 1, 2017 by adminedit

Citizen science is the involvement of the public in scientific research – whether community-driven research or global investigations. The Citizen Science Association unites expertise from educators, scientists, data managers, and others to power citizen science What is Citizen Science? The Oxford English Dictionary recently defined citizen science as: “scientific work undertaken by members of the general public, often in collaboration with or under the direction of professional scientists and ...

Public Lab is a community and non-profit organization that is democratizing science to address environmental issues that affect people

Posted on May 1, 2017May 1, 2017 by adminedit

Public Lab is a community where you can learn how to investigate environmental concerns. Using inexpensive DIY techniques, we seek to change how people see the world in environmental, social, and political terms. Communities lack access to the tools and techniques needed to participate in decisions being made about their communities, especially when facing environmental hazards. Public Lab is an open network of community organizers, educators, technologists and researchers working to creat...

Today’s Eco-Robots That Help Address Critical Environmental Issues

Posted on April 29, 2017 by adminedit

There is boundless potential for robotic technology to address environmental catastrophes. Recognizing this, Colin Angle, chairman, chief executive officer and founder of iRobot and Erika Angle, chief executive officer of Science From Scientists, have founded Robots in Service of the Environment (RSE). RSE is an independent non-profit organization, not affiliated with iRobot, that is focused on developing robots to solve environmental problems. Started with initial funding from the Anthropocene ...

German Center for Research and Innovation event on ‘Smart Cities & Urban Development ‘ in New York on May 2, 2017

Posted on April 12, 2017 by adminedit

German Center for Research and Innovation event on 'Smart Cities & Urban Development ' in New York on May 2, 2017 In order to achieve the goal of sustainable smart cities, strong collaborations in research and technology are critical. For this reason, six German urban research networks are building partnerships in the US to develop innovative solutions and joint projects for resource-efficient and climate-adapted cities of the future. The GCRI is inviting American researchers, urban plann...

‘Airo’ is a self water harvesting bottle from air and a solar charger for your smart phone

Posted on February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 by adminedit

Austrian startup Fontus has developed a novel water bottle that harvest water from air. It's a vaporware that literally pull water vapor out of the air to fill itself. Harvesting water from the air via processes like condensation has been practiced in various ways for eons, of course. In recent years, we've seen a James Dyson award go to an Australian irrigation system that works on the same principle, as well as a lightweight bamboo tower that grabs its own water. But the ability to do so ba...

Queen Mary University of London research suggest bees are smart and can learn the task by observing and also pass down skills through several generations of learners, ensuring its longevity in the population.

Posted on February 23, 2017February 23, 2017 by adminedit

Pulling strings to obtain food is an experiment often used to test the intelligence of apes and birds, but it is the first time this technique has been discovered in an insect. Moreover the cultural spread of such a technique from a single informed individual has also been described for the first time in an invertebrate animal. The results, published in PLOS Biology, show that rare innovator bees were able to solve the problem of pulling the string to reach a sugar water reward by themsel...

University of Rochester researchers have developed microbial fuel cell (MFC) with electrode made from paper, and will enable certain bacteria to produce electricity from waste

Posted on February 15, 2017 by adminedit

A microbial fuel cell (MFC), or biological fuel cell, is a bio-electrochemical system that drives an electric current by using bacteria and mimicking bacterial interactions found in nature. MFCs can be grouped into two general categories: mediated and unmediated. The first MFCs, demonstrated in the early 20th century, used a mediator: a chemical that transfers electrons from the bacteria in the cell to the anode. Unmediated MFCs emerged in the 1970s; in this type of MFC the bacteria typically...

Stanford engineers create a low-cost battery made with urea

Posted on February 14, 2017 by adminedit

Stanford University researchers created an aluminum-ion battery that uses an electrolyte material made of urea, the main component of urine (after water). A battery made with urea, commonly found in fertilizers and mammal urine, could provide a low-cost way of storing energy produced through solar power or other forms of renewable energy for consumption during off hours. A battery developed in Stanford Professor Hongjie Dai’s lab could provide low-cost storage for solar energy. (Image credit...

Citizen science is the involvement of the public in scientific research – whether community-driven research or global investigations

Posted on February 6, 2017 by adminedit

Citizen science is the involvement of the public in scientific research – whether community-driven research or global investigations. The Citizen Science Association unites expertise from educators, scientists, data managers, and others to power citizen science. Join us, and help speed innovation by sharing insights across disciplines. https://youtu.be/UVuEsuk9Dgc Whether through grassroots action or technology-mediated crowdsourcing, there has been a rapid increase in public par...